Amateur Family History Podcast

Currently taking a break from podcasting - but thanks for your support over recent years. This is a podcast where I chat about UK genealogy. Hope you enjoy.

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@Landmark3d Thank you. I’m taking a bit of a break from podcasting, but I keep an eye here occasionally - so thanks for your kind words. Really pleased you’ve enjoyed the podcast. I may well get back to it soon. Thanks again 😀

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@loveyoualottie You are very welcome. As you can tell, I’m taking a bit of a break at the moment, but hope to have time to do some more episodes soon. Really pleased you found it useful - and happy genealogising!

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If your name is Robyn and you recently emailed me via my website, I’m not ignoring you, but you made a typo in your email address so my reply bounced. I don’t want you to think I’ve not replied 😀

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(3/3) …swing of things’. Thanks for all the messages (I try to respond to them all) and maybe I’ll get round to another episode later this year. All contributions and suggestions welcome.

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(1/3) Hello everyone - sorry for the Twitter and podcast silence of late. As mentioned, I’m taking a break from podcasting for a while, but thought I’d say hello to my new followers now I’ve topped 500, which is nice. Hope you’re still finding the podcasts useful. I’ve been…

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(2/3) embarking on a few new projects recently which mean I’ve not had time to make any new episodes - but I’m on holiday at the moment which always gives me time for a spot of genealogy. I’ve uncovered a few family mysteries which may result in me ‘getting back into the…

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As you’ve probably guessed by now, I’m taking a bit of a break from podcasting. I’m just not seeming to find the time - but, I’ll try to have a proper look at a 1921 episode soon. Thanks for all the messages (and the concern)… I am still alive - honest! 😀😀😀

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@ChubbyCh0ps Hi! I’ve taken a bit of a break as life has got rather busy. I know I should be doing another 1921 episode, but just need to find the time. I will get my act together soon as lots of people have asked. Thanks for the nudge!

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@Julia_Genealogy @trivvieliz @FamilyHistPod @airingcupboard_ @NobleBloodTales Thanks for the mention. Very splendid of you 😀

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@GenealogyLuke @KeepMovingTara @thehistoryguy @HistoryHit Thank you! Very kind indeed

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@RunningWhovian Thank you. This makes me happy 😀 My mission is complete.

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@_30Genealogist Sorry - I’ve only just seen your tweet. Thank you!

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LATEST EPISODE
My initial thoughts on the 1921 census (based on an hour of frantic midnight searching) are in my newest episode.
It’s spent the night wending its way across the podcast platforms - and has now reached Apple podcasts https://t.co/EoUXr2IvuE and many more

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@YourFamilyStor2 @KeepMovingTara @HistoryExtra You are very kind!

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My 1-tweet, free #1921census at @UkNatArchives guide:
Take your own📱💻
Arrive: 🚗🅿️ plentiful
Bags searched (lockers=£free)
↗️1st floor: seats aplenty
Connect to ‘1921 WiFi’
Logout of FMP
Goto URL on posters
Get going!
(Or use their PCs)
🍽☕️ open
Pay parking on foot £7/day 💳

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@ElizabethWalne Hmmm…. interesting. There was no hint of separation with these two - and I can’t find either of them in 1921. I’m wondering if they might be abroad. I do have a few photos of them in later life in France, but they both died in England. I’ll press on!

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Well, that’s been highly productive - apart from one pair of 2xGreat Grandparents. It’s odd - he’s listed on the ‘cover page’ (the one with the address, completed by the enumerator), but not in the household with his wife. His sister is head of the house. Anyone seen this before?

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@theimmunodoc @WynnJulia Well said!

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Family trees all printed, ready for tomorrow’s rummage around the 1921 census at The National Archives.

Early start required, I fancy.

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@ElaineJackson12 @chiddickstree Thank you for the info… it’s odd that I can’t find them anywhere else, though. I’ve looked across the country. I’m wondering if they’re hiding behind a transcription error.

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@JonUrch Could be the case. I’ll search for the sister separately.

They got it right in 1911…. but that’s not to say they also did in 1921!

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@karendebruyne True… but I am moving around. Flitting between the tall stools, low tables and comfy chairs. They could do with a few more ‘traditional’ desks, if I’m honest.

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Room with a view - of the census.

A nice, relaxed efficient experience here at the National Archives.